Swiss Passport

Question 182 of 350 · Laws and prohibitions

What is prohibited in Switzerland? It is prohibited …

Was ist in der Schweiz verboten? Es ist verboten, …

Correct answer: C

  1. Afor a man and a woman to live together unmarried.als Mann und Frau unverheiratet zusammen zu leben.
  2. Bfor an adult to live with their parents.als erwachsene Person mit den Eltern zusammen zu leben.
  3. Cfor a man to be married to two women at the same time.als Mann mit zwei Frauen zur selben Zeit verheiratet zu sein.
  4. Dfor a man to take care of his children alone.als Mann für seine Kinder allein zu sorgen.

Why

In Switzerland, you may only be married to one person at a time. A second marriage is invalid and a criminal offence.

Common mistakes

A: for a man and a woman to live together unmarried.
Couples may also live together without being married. This is called cohabitation (Konkubinat).
D: for a man to take care of his children alone.
Fathers may take care of their children alone, for example after a divorce.

Topic

What is prohibited and what is protected

The Federal Constitution protects the dignity and the life of every person. That is why torture and any cruel or inhuman treatment are prohibited. The death penalty is also prohibited. Other punishments are allowed, for example a fine, prison or community service. The police may not sentence anyone to prison. Anyone who does not agree with a punishment can let a court decide.

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Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.